Female going to match — second-rate journey? (5)
I believe the answer is:
bride
'female going to match' is the definition.
(woman getting married)
'second-rate journey?' is the wordplay.
'second rate' becomes 'b'.
'journey?' becomes 'ride' (ride is a kind of journey).
'b'+'ride'='BRIDE'
(Other definitions for bride that I've seen before include "Female at match" , "Be rid of the married lady" , "one going to church or office?" , "One getting married" , "woman in front of train" .)